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For assistance applying for a Solicitor, Pushcart, or other business licenses required under Bloomington Municipal Code Title 4, please contact
Department of Economic And Sustainable Development
401 N Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-3418 | bloomington.in.gov/economicvitality
If you're serving food you'll need to get a license from the Department of Economic Development, as well as a Health Code inspection from the Monroe County Department of Health.
If your business is going to be based in a truck or other motor vehicle, you need to apply for a mobile vendor license.
Contact the Monroe County Department of Health:
119 W. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 349-2543 | www.co.monroe.in.us/tsd/
You'll want to have the following documents ready when you call:
- Application for Plan Review
- Plan Review Questionnaire
- Schematic Layout of the Facility
- Full Menu
- List of Kitchen Equipment
- Plan Review Fee
If you'll have a spark or flame in your mobile business you'll also need to schedule a time to get your business inspected for fire safety. The Fire Department will review the documents you supply and inform you of any requirements related to commercial cooking hoods and fire suppression systems.
Contact the Bloomington Fire Department:
300 E. 4th St. Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 332-9763 | bloomington.in.gov/fire
Required Documents:
- Site Plans (will be forwarded from the MCBD)
- Full Menu
- Schematic of Seating Layout